EMT Medical Terminology Practice Test

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• Which term denotes abnormally low blood pressure?
• What term describes a condition that renders a treatment inappropriate or undesirable?
• Which group of substances produced in tissue help maximize the white blood cell response against bacteria and can cause fever?
• Reaction to stress that occurs after a stressful situation is called?
• A foreign protein recognized by your immune system that you form antibodies against is called a(n)...
• Which term denotes the medical field focused on aging and older patients?
• What are the skin-contact devices placed on the chest to record the ECG called?
• Which description best matches the Valsalva maneuver?
• Which term describes the condition of elevated blood pressure in a patient?
• What is the study of disease?
• Interstitial fluid is located between which anatomical structures?
• Which term describes the procedure of drawing blood by inserting a needle into a vein?
• What word refers to the boundaries or measurements of things?
• Which term describes a situation where a medication should not be used because it could harm the patient due to a condition?
• Which prefix pertains to disease?
• In pulmonary edema, which breath sound is typically heard?
• Which term means abnormally low blood volume?
• Which mediator group is described as producing fever-related illness and helping maximize white blood cell response against bacteria?
• Which term describes the presence of blood in the pleural space?
• What term means putting fluids into someone?
• Which term is inflammation of the veins?
• Which field analyzes how diseases affect populations to guide public health decisions?
• The term septic refers to a wound that is what?
• A septic wound can progress to which life-threatening condition?
• What term describes an artificial passage that moves substances from one place to another, such as dialysis shunt?
• To press upon is described by which term?
• What term describes difficult breathing when a patient is lying down?
• The abnormal invasion of a host tissue by organisms such as bacteria, viruses, or parasites, with or without signs and symptoms of disease is called what?
• The body's response to stress that begins with an alarm reaction, followed by a stage of reaction and resistance, and then recovery or exhaustion is called what?
• Which type of pneumothorax occurs without known cause or injury, resulting in spontaneous lung deflation?
• Prolonged or excessive stress is referred to as which term?
• Which term describes an abnormal sensory finding such as tingling or pins and needles?
• AIDS is caused by a virus that damages cells in the body’s immune system. The virus is called what?
• What term describes a pregnancy implanted outside the uterus?
• A foreign protein recognized by the immune system that triggers antibody production is called a(n):
• Which term describes the property of a membrane to leak more readily?
• Which term is used to describe a schematic method to summarize assessment and treatment information?
• Which term describes the technique of delivering high flow oxygen?
• Which field studies how illnesses and injuries are distributed across populations?
• What term describes a ringing, buzzing or hissing in the ear?
• A delayed stress reaction to a traumatic event is known as what?
• Which word means a large amount?
• The incidence of injury or illness is known as which term?
• The way in which an infectious disease is spread: contact, airborne, by vehicles, or by vectors, is described by which term?
• Blood and air filling the pleural space is called what?
• Which term describes the inflammation of a vein?
• Which group consists of extremely powerful bronchoconstrictors and is involved with asthma and vascular collapse during anaphylaxis?
• Which verb means to worsen or jeopardize, as in compromising the airway?
• A microorganism that is capable of causing disease in a susceptible host is called what?
• A medication that lowers a pathologically high fever is called?
• Lack of bowel or bladder control could indicate brain or spinal cord injury. What is this condition called?
• Which term means to block or obstruct?
• Which term describes raised, red, itchy patches on the skin indicating an allergic reaction?
• Which medical specialty studies the skin?
• Small sticky patches placed on the torso for ECG are called what?
• Which term denotes a manner of walking characterized by staggering?
• Which condition is described as a syndrome of signs and symptoms due to inadequate tissue perfusion with oxygen?
• Which term describes an acid condition of the body resulting from decreased ventilation?
• Which term describes an abnormal body position often due to brain injury?
• Aids is caused by infection with which virus?
• An antibody count that indicates immunity to a disease is called what?
• A delayed stress reaction to a prior incident, often the result of one or more unresolved issues concerning the incident, is called what?
• Which term describes wasting away of tissue due to disuse?
• Which immune component is produced to fight disease?
• What term describes the condition where the ventricles stop contracting properly and only quiver?
• Which term describes precautions designed to prevent contact with potentially infectious substances in patient care?
• Which term describes an alkaline condition caused by hyperventilation?
• Entering the body with an object such as a needle or blade is described as which term?
• What device is used to monitor the heart's electrical activity by contacting the skin during an ECG?
• Which term means things that help in delivering oxygen?
• What term describes a nerve function that is diminished or absent, such as partial paralysis or weakness?
• Which of the following is something your immune system makes to fight disease?
• Which term describes the thickening of the heart muscle, especially the left ventricle, due to chronic hypertension?
• Which term means putting a needle into a vein and withdrawing blood?
• What term describes pressure on the heart due to fluid or air accumulation, impairing filling?
• An antibody count used to indicate immunity to a particular disease is called what?
• What term means free from infection or contamination?
• Which term describes the presence of both air and blood in the chest cavity?
• In the General Adaptation Syndrome, what is the stage that follows the initial alarm response?
• Which term describes disease spread via an animal vector such as a mosquito?
• Which term describes abnormally high blood pressure?
• Which term describes a surface or environment free from contamination?
• Which term describes severe pedal edema that leaves a dent or pit in the skin when you press on it?
• Which term describes substances that inhibit growth of micro-organisms on living tissue?
• What term refers to physician instructions that are authorized by the medical director and delivered online or offline to EMTs?
• Which term describes a traveling mass in the bloodstream that can cause obstruction?
• Blood filling the pleural space is an example of which chest injury?
• Which term refers to the front of the elbow, a common IV starting site?
• Which term is defined as a medication that reduces fever?
• Which allergic skin reaction is characterized by dilation of blood vessels, edema, and itching?
• Destruction of infectious agents outside the body by chemical or physical means is called what?
• Which verb describes the splitting of a structure into two branches, as seen in airway anatomy?
• Which term describes the total number of existing disease cases in a population at a given time?
• The prefix meaning very small—used to describe IV tubing that outputs very small drops of IV fluids is which term?
• Which term would you use to describe a clinical aid that helps guide patient assessment and treatment decisions, often drawn as a stepwise plan?
• Which term means to draw air into the lungs (inhalation)?
• The process of exhaling air from the lungs is known as
• Which term means to push something through an opening?
• Which term describes a microorganism capable of causing disease in a susceptible host?
• The prefix meaning within is?
• Inflammation of the liver, usually caused by a viral infection, with fever, loss of appetite, jaundice, fatigue, and altered liver function (Types A–G) is known as what?
• Which term refers to a protrusion of an internal organ through a weakness in the body wall?
• Which oxygen delivery regimen uses either 6 liters per minute via nasal cannula or 12 liters per minute via face mask?
• Reaction to stress that occurs during a stressful situation is called?
• Which term describes supplying blood through blood vessels through tissues?
• Which sensation is described as the room spinning?
• Which term describes an injury where internal organs are pushed through an opening into an area where they do not normally occur?
• Which term means inflammation of the joints?
• Which term refers to loss of muscle or tissue mass due to inactivity?
• Which condition is a chronic respiratory disease characterized by trapped air in the lungs?
• The term for the frequency of death in a population is which of the following?
• What term means something that produces a disease?
• What term refers to a deposit that builds up?
• What process describes the movement of water toward a crystalloid such as salt or sugar?
• Which term describes something that inhibits growth of micro-organisms?
• The prefix meaning between is?
• A medication manufactured to kill bacteria is called an...
• Which term means a large amount, often used to describe fluid or other substances?
• Which mediator is described as causing vascular dilation and increased permeability during inflammation and can contribute to pain signaling?
• Having a fever is described by which term?
• Hepatitis can be classified into several types commonly labeled with letters. Which statement is true?
• The incidence of death is known as which term?
• Which condition involves complete deflation of a lung followed by air entering the pleural space and mediastinal compression on exhale?
• What term describes physician instructions given directly by radio or cell phone (online/direct) or indirectly by protocol/guidelines (offline/indirect), authorized by the medical director?
• What condition involves fluid buildup in the lungs causing crackles?
• Which term describes chest pain that is sharp and worsens with inhalation?
• Which term refers to pinpoint, non-raised, purplish-red spots on the skin caused by intradermal or mucus membrane hemorrhage?
• Which condition describes stale air in the lungs due to inadequate respiratory volume and poor gas exchange?
• Feeling lousy, uneasy, or discomfort is termed what?
• Which term means 'after death'?
• Which term describes the situation when an IV needle is out of the vein but fluids continue to infuse into surrounding tissue?
• Which term means to push through an opening?
• Which term describes the rate of death in a population?
• Which term refers to an artificial limb?
• Which term is usually a sugar pill that is given in place of a real medication - used sometimes as a control in a medical study?
• Which term denotes the origin or source of a disease?
• To hurry along or complete quickly is to
• Which condition describes inflammation of a vein with clot formation?
• In pediatric terminology, a child is defined as between which ages?
• What term refers to an artificial opening created surgically?
• Which term describes the state of restlessness and nervousness that may accompany stress?
• What condition describes a lack of oxygen reaching tissues?
• A clot formed within a vessel that remains in place is called what?
• The prefix meaning large—used to describe IV tubing that outputs big drops of IV fluids is which term?
• Which term describes the invasion of a host by organisms such as bacteria, viruses, or parasites, with or without signs of disease?
• Which term describes the protective immune response that can include a mild fever and the reddening of the skin?
• Which term refers to the cause of a disease?
• Which injury is caused by a blunt object with no skin break?
• Which term denotes abnormally low blood pressure (systolic <90 in an adult)?
• Which term describes a restless, anxious emotional state?
• Which term denotes a newborn from birth to one month of age?
• Inadequate perfusion, meaning not pumping or supplying the tissue adequately, is known as which condition?
• Which term is an artificial limb?
• Which term relates to elderly patients?
• Which term refers to the small hemorrhagic skin spots often pronounced as 'pe-teke-eal'?
• Which term denotes being angry or extremely unhappy about something?
• Which term means to suck into or draw in by suction?
• The act of breathing out is known as
• What term describes an artificially created opening in the body?
• If a patient presents with fever, what term best describes their condition?
• What term describes orthostatic vital signs taken in supine, dangle, and standing positions?
• What term describes abnormally high blood sugar?
• Which group includes substances produced in tissues that increase vascular permeability, cause vasodilation, bronchoconstriction, blood clotting, and pain nerve stimulation?
• Which term is used to describe the examination of a body after death?
• What term describes something out of the ordinary, such as an ectopic pregnancy or ectopic heartbeats?
• Which term describes the inability to control bowel or bladder movement?
• Which term refers to assuming an abnormal body position usually in an unconscious patient?
• What term is used for a nosebleed?
• Which term denotes something pertaining to disease in medical terminology?
• Which term refers to an insufficient amount of oxygen being carried in the blood?
• Total absence of oxygen at the tissue level is called?
• Which prefix indicates disease in medical terminology?
• Which term would be most appropriate to label a helper that supports oxygen therapy?
• To worsen or increase the severity of symptoms is to what?
• Which term means a collapsed lung due to air in the pleural space?
• What is the term for the prediction of the course and outcome of a disease?
• Which word describes something diseased or morbid?
• Which term is used to describe an inert treatment component used in clinical trials to compare against an active medication?
• Which term denotes the disease-related study or field?
• Which term would you use to describe a condition where carbon dioxide is not adequately eliminated, leading to increased acidity?
• Which term describes inflammation of a vein with clot formation?
• Which mediator is described as an extremely powerful bronchoconstrictor and is involved with asthma and anaphylaxis?
• Which term means open or unobstructed?
• Procedures used to prevent contamination of the wound or equipment being used are called:
• Left ventricular hypertrophy is a result of chronic hypertension. Which term describes this growth?
• Which word means "diseased" or bad?
• BSIP stands for which set of precautions?
• A child over 1 month, but less than 1 year old is classified as which?
• Which term is the discipline that investigates disease processes?
• Which term best describes a stress reaction that accumulates over time due to repeated exposure to stress?
• What term describes abnormally low blood sugar?
• Which term describes the characteristic of a membrane to leak?
• The use of an animal to spread an organism from one person to another is called what?
• Which term refers to the process of introducing fluids into the body, typically via IV?
• Which medical field specializes in diseases and conditions of the skin?
• Which term means pertaining to the foot?
• Which term means tissue death?
• Which term refers to a lump of tissue growing where it shouldn't?
• Which nerve mediates the vagal slowing of the heart during the Valsalva maneuver?
• A blood clot within a blood vessel is called what?
• Which term refers to any patient under the age 14?
• Abnormally rapid and deep respirations are called what?
• Which term describes the rate of new disease cases in a population?
• Which term describes swelling due to excess fluid in tissue?
• Which term describes the forecast about disease progression?
• What term describes an open wound where internal organs are visible outside the body?
• What term describes a lump traveling through the bloodstream that may be composed of air, fat, or a clot?
• Which term describes the process of removing undesirable substance from an object or person?
• Which term refers to the physician who authorizes or delegates to the EMT the authority to provide medical care in the field?